Principle

LAND LAW — Declaration of Title to Land — Proof of Identity — Requirement of Survey Plan or Boundary Description

Area of law: LAND LAW
Court: Supreme Court

The plaintiff must prove boundaries by survey plan or clear description. Vague descriptions are insufficient. The principle applies to land boundary disputes. The court cannot create boundaries. The rule protects certainty. The plaintiff must adduce evidence of boundaries. The principle is well-established.

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